16.36 Male, Single, 25-34 yrs, High grade mental defective, January 1947
Scope and Contents
"On Dr's list of defectives. Nurse confirms he is defective, is employed at times, loves dressing up and being the door-keeper of the cinema. Mother dead. Sisters normal - one has a baby with a hare lip and cleft palate. One brother. Not overcrowded, clean. [Male informant] only knows him by sight. Definitely very simple - like the rest of the family. No public assistance. [Male informant] says this is a very nice family, especially the girls. Dr confirms - high grade defective. Was in Special Class."
Dates
- Other: January 1947
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
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Full Extent
2 Sheets
Language of Materials
English
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